"We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive"
- C. S. Lewis
About this Quote
This quote by C. S. Lewis is a suggestion that development is not always a direct journey. It is possible to be on the incorrect road and make no progress at all. In this case, the most progressive individual is the one who acknowledges their mistake and turns back soonest. This quote motivates us to be sincere with ourselves and to take duty for our mistakes. It also reminds us that development is not constantly about moving on, but sometimes about taking a step back and reviewing our decisions. It is essential to be open up to change and to be happy to make changes in order to reach our goals. Ultimately, progress is about making the ideal options and taking the ideal steps to reach our location.
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